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Egyptians warmly welcome Egypt's first democratic election - Cairo

Thousands rushed from every corner of the world to cast their ballots in the first democratic election since the recent Egyptian Revolution. This...

by khaled basyouny in Egypt on 23/05/2012

Society

Israeli Ethiopians protest racial discrimination - Jerusalem

A few dozen join Ethiopian Israelis, who have been occupying a protest tent outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem for 102 days, by...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 23/05/2012

Politics

Demonstration against racism held in East Jerusalem

Palestinian Arabs block students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem during a demonstration against racism. Protesters held signs, flags and taped...

by Mahmoud illean in Israel on 23/05/2012

23/05/2012 - Egyptians warmly welcome Egypt's first democratic election - Cairo - Egypt - Thousands rushed from every corner of...
23/05/2012 - Israeli Ethiopians protest racial discrimination - Jerusalem - Israel - A few dozen join Ethiopian Israelis,...
23/05/2012 - Demonstration against racism held in East Jerusalem - Israel - Palestinian Arabs block students at...
23/05/2012 - Palestinian man destroys own home in near Al Aqsa Mosque - Jerusalem - Israel - The golden Dome of the Rock and...
23/05/2012 - Alleged fake Jewish graves are seen in the Silwan neighborhood - Israel - Ancan settlers have allegedly faked...
23/05/2012 - Former Egypt parliamentarian visits polling stations - Egypt - Former parliamentarian Hisham Mustafa...
23/05/2012 - Egypt votes in the 2012 Presidential Elections - Egypt - Egyptian voters queue at polling...
23/05/2012 - Two Palestinian presidential election, they continue through the Egypt - Palestinian Territory - People watch the Egyptian news channels...
23/05/2012 - Gazan's surf the waves of Palestine - Palestinian Territory - Palestinians surf off the shore of ​​...
23/05/2012 - Egyptians vote in historical first free elections - Hurghada - Egypt - Citizens of Egypt vote for their...

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Egyptians warmly welcome Egypt's first democratic election - Cairo

Politics

Egyptians warmly welcome Egypt's first democratic elect...

Thousands rushed from every corner of the world to cast their ballots in the first democratic election since the recent Egyptian Revolution. This election marks the second election in E...
by khaled basyouny, on 23rd of May 2012
Demonstration against racism held in East Jerusalem

Politics

Demonstration against racism held in East Jerusalem

Palestinian Arabs block students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem during a demonstration against racism. Protesters held signs, flags and taped their mouths.
by Mahmoud illean, on 23rd of May 2012
Palestinian man destroys own home in near Al Aqsa Mosque - Jerusalem

Politics

Palestinian man destroys own home in near Al Aqsa Mosqu...

The golden Dome of the Rock and Jerusalem skyline is seen in the background as Palestinian father of six, Azzam Afifi, uses a sledge hammer to destroy his own home in Jerusalem's O...
by Mahmoud illean, on 23rd of May 2012
Alleged fake Jewish graves are seen in the Silwan neighborhood

Politics

Alleged fake Jewish graves are seen in the Silwan neigh...

Ancan settlers have allegedly faked graves in a Jewish religious in Valley Rababa Silwan, in order to Judaize the area.
by Mahmoud illean, on 23rd of May 2012
Jimmy Carter monitors the first democratic elections in Egypt - Cairo

Politics

Jimmy Carter monitors the first democratic elections in...

Jimmy Carter observes the first democratic elections in Egypt. It will be the second presidential election in Egypt's history with more than one candidate, following the 2005 elect...
by mohammad nouhan, on 23rd of May 2012
Egypt votes in the 2012 Presidential Elections

Politics

Egypt votes in the 2012 Presidential Elections

Egyptian voters queue at polling stations for the first Presidential election since the ousting of former president Hosni Mubarak in February 2011. The first round vote is on 23 and 24 ...
by Mohamed Elmaymony, on 23rd of May 2012
Two Palestinian presidential election, they continue through the Egypt

Politics

Two Palestinian presidential election, they continue th...

People watch the Egyptian news channels to follow the Egyptian elections which will in turn affect the Palestinian cause.
by Majdi Fathi, on 23rd of May 2012
Egyptians vote in historical first free elections - Hurghada

Politics

Egyptians vote in historical first free elections - Hur...

Citizens of Egypt vote for their president in the country's historical first free election. In the Red Sea coastal city of Hurghada, voter turn-out appeared to be slow as residents...
by Aishah Schwartz, on 23rd of May 2012
Gazan's surf the waves of Palestine

Sports

Gazan's surf the waves of Palestine

Palestinians surf off the shore of ​​Gaza City. The Gaza Surf Club is a place for the young Palestinians, feeling imprisoned by the blockade, to leave the political tension behind for a...
by Majdi Fathi, on 23rd of May 2012
Former Egypt parliamentarian visits polling stations

Politics

Former Egypt parliamentarian visits polling stations

Former parliamentarian Hisham Mustafa Khalil visited polling stations in Zamalek, part of his former parliamentary district, during the presidential elections.
by Sallie Pisch, on 23rd of May 2012
Egyptian presidential candidate Hamdein Sabahi greets voters

Politics

Egyptian presidential candidate Hamdein Sabahi greets v...

Egyptian presidential candidate Hamdein Sabahi votes and greets voters during the first democratic elections in Egyptian history.
by Amr Abdel-Hadi, on 23rd of May 2012
Residents vote in old Cairo's Abdeen district

Politics

Residents vote in old Cairo's Abdeen district

Egypt's historic first free presidential elections kicks off. Female voters at a school turned to voting centers in Abdeen district, Cairo. Most were voting for the Freedom and Jus...
by fernandevtets, on 23rd of May 2012
Hamas government establishes a recognition ceremony for Palestinians

Politics

Hamas government establishes a recognition ceremony for...

Hamas government establishe a recognition ceremony for the Palestinians who went on hunger strike in Gaza City, and to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli jails.
by Majdi Fathi, on 23rd of May 2012
The Historic Egyptian Presidential Elections begin

Politics

The Historic Egyptian Presidential Elections begin

Egyptian Presidential Elections begins all over Egypt's regions. Hundreds of voters line up in the polling stations to cast their votes on the first day of the presidential electio...
by Adham Khorshed, on 23rd of May 2012
Presidential candidate Hamdein Sabahi votes in Egypt

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Presidential candidate Hamdein Sabahi votes in Egypt

Egyptian presidential candidate, Hamdein Sabahi votes during the first democratic elections in Egyptian history.
by Amr Abdel-Hadi, on 23rd of May 2012
Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling station

Politics

Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling ...

Egyptian moderate Islamist presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling station in Cairo, during the country's historic presidential election, the ...
by Mahmoud Khaled, on 23rd of May 2012
Egypt presidential election in Cairo

Politics

Egypt presidential election in Cairo

Voters line up in front of one of the polling stations to cast their vote in the first phase of the presidential elections 2012, for both 23rd and 24th to return to take place on 16 and...
by Emilie Baujard, on 23rd of May 2012
First phase of the 2012 Egyptian Presidential Elections begins

Politics

First phase of the 2012 Egyptian Presidential Elections...

Voters line up in front of one of the polling stations to cast their vote in the first phase of the presidential elections 2012, for both 23rd and 24th to return to take place on 16 and...
by Nameer Galal, on 23rd of May 2012
Historic elections begin smoothly in Egypt's Zamalek

Politics

Historic elections begin smoothly in Egypt's Zamalek

Egypt's first post-Mubarak presidential elections began smoothly in Zamalek, an upscale Cairene neighborhood.
by Sallie Pisch, on 23rd of May 2012
Palestinian farmers collect wheat during annual harvest season in Gaza

Politics

Palestinian farmers collect wheat during annual harvest...

The Palestinian economy is experiencing a serious drop in liquid assets that has worsened since last year due to a reduction in aid from Western and Gulf countries, as well as trade and...
by Abed Rahim Khatib, on 22nd of May 2012

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How can I get in touch with

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The verdict for the murder of

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 27/10/2009 - 11:48.

The verdict for the murder of Marwa al-Sherbini, 31, who was three-months pregnant at the time with her second child, killed by Alex Wiens a Russian born resident of Dresden is expected on November 11, 2009. The initial lack of interest in the case by police and the media sparked outrage in the Islamic community. Protests are expected across the Islamic community especially in Egypt (her country of origin) and Iran.

Day of Arafaat

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 18:08.

Day of Arafaat (Yaum-al-Arafah), the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Images and reports welcome. 11/26/09

MAS Freedom Executive

Submitted by Aishah Schwartz on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 20:24.

MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray is in Cairo as part of the U.S. version of George Galloway's Viva-Palestina. The larger part of the convoy is headed toward Gaza from Grand Pyramids hotel Saturday morning around 10 AM. A smaller group to launch Sunday morning.
Mr. Bray is available for interviews and can be reached at +20 016 811 2444.
BACKGROUND STORY HERE: http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=5383

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